Bold
This is the Williamsburgh Bank in Brooklyn. A good landmark to give people directions by in Brooklyn. Why is it bold? Yes, it’s tall, but read the second paragraph of this NYT article and you’ll see why.
Who am I to argue with the American Institute of Architects?!
The inside is fabulous and very ornate. Last year they started hosting a market on the weekends inside. I’ll try to get there later this year to show you all. This was taken very quickly out of the window of my cab on Tuesday. The sky was really that blue. Aside from straightening, there was no editing.
Gisele's 2012 
Really enjoyed that link! Definitely a boy thing….what a fabulous history this building has had, can’t wait till you get inside and snap a few pics to share, meanwhile the outside of this building and the blue sky make a great photo.
So many things to say, so much constraint, you is Evil Lady LOL
yes. I is!
It’s Impolite to gloat about it, Just say “The Devil made me do it!” LOL
it’s a very inventive interpretation of the theme, I like the view of that building!
Great shot glad the cabbie was going slow, lol. You are right about the blue sky adding so much to the image. Personally I like the remaining keystone distortion. The clock tower area looks like it is smiling.
That’s a lot of dentists! Thanks for the heads up. I put it on my list of things to see on my next trip.
Your angle shot gives the feeling of a bold piece of architecture. Nice drive by shooting.
I love the straight up perspective, it just looks powerful! I love this building and it’s history…I am patiently waiting for those indoor pics! 🙂
I love the perspective of this shot. It accentuates it’s size. Great catch, especially taken from a cab. I tell ya, the more I see of this city the more I want to visit. Soon.
Come on down, we’ve got room in this city for a few more!
Oh, yeah–that building was in the CLASSY part of Brooklyn. I lived as a very little girl in Bed-Stuy, and then later, as a young adult, across the street from King’s County.
Bed-Stuy has become trendy lately. If your family owned property from that era, they’d be very happy now!
It kind of looks like a broad shouldered guy standing there!! I guess that would be bold! Super interpretation.
Can’t believe you didn’t have motion in that shot. Everytime I am in a NYC cap, I get whiplash and end up broke, as its a fortune from the airport to Manhattan.
Its a great building I should try and get to see it next time I am there. YOur blue sky if unrivaled.
wow no camera shake or blur being you took the photo in a moving cab!!
I always enjoy a good neck stretch to view an image. You had fabulous blue skies here; what happened?
Gisele, is the interior available for pix? It sounds like a great place to photog.
Portions of it are, and it’s very pretty inside: http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4940&page=3
Come check it out!
Bold blue sky and what a great building, great shot!
Very cool shot and article. I too want as many interiors as you can get them. Again I love you view of NYC
Wow!!! This is one of the most beautiful buildings I have seen.
The proportions are classic.
Thank you for this.
Howard
Great shot! Providing some insight via the Times article adds a lot to undesrtanding the image.
Hi Deena – thanks for all of the comments today on my posts!
Great driveby….like the backstory. The photo has a much “bolder” effect when viewed on a partially open window(like this comment window as the photo is distorted and more elongated!!!! Anyhew….will be anticipating some interior shots.
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